Gwyn Jones

British writer (1907–1999)
Person human Q3402307
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Gwyn Jones

Summary

Gwyn Jones is a human[1]. He was born in Blackwood[2]. He was born on May 24, 1907[3]. He passed away in Aberystwyth[4]. He died on December 6, 1999[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], historian[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Blackwood[2], Gwyn Jones…
  • Gwyn Jones passed away in Aberystwyth[4].
  • Gwyn Jones was born on May 24, 1907[3].
  • Gwyn Jones died on December 6, 1999[5].
  • Gwyn Jones held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Gwyn Jones's professions included linguist[6].
  • Gwyn Jones worked as a historian[7].
  • Gwyn Jones worked as a writer[8].
  • Among Gwyn Jones's employers was Aberystwyth University[11].
  • Among Gwyn Jones's employers was Cardiff University[12].
  • Gwyn Jones's education included a stint at Cardiff University[13].
  • Gwyn Jones received the Order of the Falcon[14].
  • Gwyn Jones received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • Gwyn Jones is recorded as male[16].
  • Gwyn Jones's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Gwyn Jones's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[18].
  • Gwyn Jones's family name is recorded as Jones[19].
  • Gwyn Jones's given name is recorded as Gwyn[20].
  • Gwyn Jones's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Gwyn Jones's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Gwyn Jones'}[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Gwyn Jones's place of birth was Blackwood[2]. He was born on May 24, 1907[3].

Education

Gwyn Jones was educated at Cardiff University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], historian[7], and writer[8]. Employers include Aberystwyth University[11], a public university[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1872[25] and Cardiff University[12], a public research university[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1883[28], headquartered in Cardiff[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Falcon[14], an order[30], in Iceland[31], founded in 1921[32] and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Death and Burial

Gwyn Jones died on December 6, 1999[5]. He died in Aberystwyth[4].

Why It Matters

Gwyn Jones ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

FAQs

Where was Gwyn Jones born?

Gwyn Jones's place of birth was Blackwood[2].

Where did Gwyn Jones die?

Gwyn Jones died in Aberystwyth[4].

What did Gwyn Jones do for work?

Gwyn Jones worked as linguist[6], historian[7], and writer[8].

Where did Gwyn Jones go to school?

Gwyn Jones was educated at Cardiff University[13].

What awards did Gwyn Jones receive?

Honors received include Order of the Falcon[14] and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The London Gazette 43529. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Gwyn
    Family name Jones
    Employer
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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